# Current Platform Status

### Alpha Stage: What You Can Do Right Now

Afyniti is currently in a **pre-season Alpha stage**.

This phase is an early introduction to the world, the story, and the core platform concepts. It is designed to be small, intentional, and experimental, giving you a chance to explore Afyniti at its very beginning.

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### Access and Capacity

Alpha access is **invite-only** and limited.

* Maximum Alpha capacity is **500 participants**
* Entry is available only via **referral link**
* Each referral link can be used by **up to two people**
* There is no public sign-up

This keeps the Alpha close-knit and manageable while systems are tested and refined.

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### What the Alpha Includes

During Alpha, you can:

* Create an account
* Connect supported social accounts
* Complete **social quests**
* Earn XP from onboarding and social activity
* Progress through early unlock thresholds

There are **no on-chain quests** during Alpha, and no interaction with blockchain activity is required or supported at this stage.

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### Alpha-Exclusive Equipment

The main focus of the Alpha is **exclusive equipment unlocks**.

By completing onboarding steps and social quests, you can earn enough XP to unlock a set of **Alpha-only items**. These items are part of the early Afyniti story and will **never be made available again** after Alpha.

#### What makes these items different

* A total of **three equipment pieces** are planned for Alpha
* The first item is [**Mystic Eyes**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/Qvile7jtQL7Mi2DtLJP3/equipment/alpha-equipment/mystic-eyes)
* Each [item](https://app.gitbook.com/s/Qvile7jtQL7Mi2DtLJP3/equipment) unlocks at a defined XP threshold
* All items are **limited by Alpha capacity**
* If all Alpha participants unlock an item, the maximum possible supply is **500**

These items are designed to make early characters visually distinct and historically unique within the future worlds.

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### About NFTs and On-Chain Status

During Alpha:

* Items are unlocked as **digital collectibles**
* They are intended to represent NFTs
* **They may or may not be deployed on-chain in the future**

There is **no guarantee** that Alpha items will ever exist on-chain, be transferable, or be supported on a specific network. If Afyniti progresses beyond Alpha and later integrates with a network, early items may be carried forward, but this is **not guaranteed**.

Alpha participation should be understood as **early access and experimentation**, not a promise of future utility.

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### What Alpha Is (and Is Not)

Alpha **is**:

* An introduction to the Afyniti story and world
* A chance to explore early pre-season systems and progression
* A way to unlock historically unique items
* A small testing phase

Alpha **is not**:

* A full season
* A live ecosystem launch
* An on-chain experience
* A guarantee of future rewards, value, or access

Progress made during Alpha may change, reset, or be adapted as the platform evolves.

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### Looking Ahead: Beta (Indicative Only)

After Alpha, Afyniti may move into a **Beta phase**.

Beta is expected to:

* Increase access capacity
* Introduce a broader whitelist
* Potentially include a first live ecosystem or partner
* Offer additional unique gear tied to early participation

Details for Beta will be shared only when confirmed. Alpha participation does not guarantee Beta access.

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### A Final Note on Expectations

There are **no guarantees** associated with XP earned, items unlocked, or future outcomes during Alpha. Everything in this phase should be treated as experimental and subject to change.

If you enjoy early systems, story-driven platforms, and being present at the start of something new, Alpha is designed for you.